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DENGUE INFECTION IN PREGNANCY
The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|October 29, 2015
Summary
Dengue infection during pregnancy, particularly in teenagers, can lead to severe outcomes like abortion and hemorrhagic fever. Early diagnosis and supportive care are crucial for favorable outcomes in pregnant women with dengue.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
Background:
- Dengue infection is increasing in Thailand, affecting adults and pregnant women, including teenagers.
- Pregnancy can alter the presentation and severity of dengue infection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate dengue infection in pregnant women in Thailand.
- To identify specific risks and outcomes in pregnant teenagers with dengue.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of seven pregnant women with dengue infection admitted between 2008-2012.
- Analysis of clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and pregnancy outcomes.
Main Results:
- Dengue occurred in all trimesters, with severe cases including dengue hemorrhagic fever and critical illness during labor.
- Three abortions (complete, incomplete, threatened) occurred, with two in teenage pregnancies.
- Leukopenia and low hematocrit levels were common laboratory findings.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and supportive treatment are vital for managing dengue in pregnancy.
- Teenage pregnancies with dengue may have a more severe morbidity profile.
- Further research is needed to confirm specific clinical signs like low hematocrit and abortion rates.
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